18 replies to this topic

[Mattl]

Just read about another mini theft in my area and getting really sick of it now.

What are the most expensive 2nd hand parts on a mini? I plan to mark them up as best I can to try and give some trace-ability to my car if she gets stolen and basically make sure that any thieving scumbags don't make a fortune on all the parts.

My first thoughts were wheels and engine but what else?

[mini-luke]

The late half leather cooper interiors are fairly sought after

[richw911]

Wheels brakes seats?

[Mattl]

Hmm wonder how i could mark up my interior, your right they are worth a fair bit!

[AVV IT]

The most expensive bit is the entire car, once it's had an eBay purchased V5 assigned to it from a genuine car that is!! But apparently there's nothing wrong with selling V5's though, is there??

Edited by AVV IT, 27 February 2013 - 11:24 PM.

[richw911]

Magic water / Smart water?

[CHUNKY365]

Usually any part that I want!

[minimarco]

Let's make a list of valuable parts for thieves to target. Yes, good plan.

The mud under the wheel arches are worth quite a bit.

[Mrpeanut]

^^^ my rusty rear subby is worth a fortune. Hope no one takes it while I'm sleeping.

[Samwise777]

Shell

[998dave]

All this marking is only useful if someone looks for it, or cares about it.
When you buy used parts on ebay do you look round it for a discrete postcode or number plate.

[Minilincs3434]

Shell

I'd say shell how many are sold with out v5!!

[cal844]

shell, engine, subframes then brakes

[Mattl]

Let's make a list of valuable parts for thieves to target. Yes, good plan.

The mud under the wheel arches are worth quite a bit.

I suspect the thieves already know...hence the thefts?!

[Mattl]

I wasnt thinking so discrete, i was thinking engraving my reg and or postcode and house number into various areas.